Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase Potassium Permanganate with Bonded Chemicals, Inc. The Division of Water and Power is the sole user of potassium permanganate, used as an oxidizing agent for potable water at the water treatment plants. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately three (3) years, expiring March 31, 2029, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year or portion thereof. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on January 8, 2026. In addition, the expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO003264.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (Request for Quotation No. RFQ031674). Three (3) bids were received. Potassium Permanganate is not continuously fed at the plants and is only used when certain water quality problems arise, which may be months or even years between events. Because of this there is little to no material on hand when the need may arise. Water quality events cannot be accurately predicted or planned for and may require an immediate need. Therefore in accordance with Section 6.2.2 of the specifications, delivery must be made within 3 days after placement of an order. Two of the bidders were deemed non-responsive due to their inability to meet this delivery requirement.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder as follows:
Bonded Chemical, Inc., CC# 009693 expires 1/24/27, All Items, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $146,000, Division of Water and Power, the sole user
Emergency Designation: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation to be considered an emergency ordinance because it is necessary to eliminate any pos...
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